Rohde & Schwarz SMU200A Vector Signal Generator

Overview

The Rohde & Schwarz SMU200A is a modular vector signal generator that combines up to two independent RF signal generators in a single compact unit. With frequency coverage from 100 kHz to 6 GHz and support for advanced digital standards including 3GPP LTE, GSM/EDGE, and WLAN, it provides outstanding signal quality with low phase noise and excellent adjacent channel leakage ratio (ACLR) characteristics.

Key Features

• Two independent RF paths: first from 100 kHz to 2.2/3/4/6 GHz, optional second from 100 kHz to 2.2/3 GHz
• Up to two complete baseband generators with 128 Msample arbitrary waveform generator
• I/Q modulator with 200 MHz RF bandwidth
• Low SSB phase noise: typically -135 dBc (1 GHz, 20 kHz offset)
• High output power up to +19 dBm (PEP), +26 dBm with high-power option
• Support for 3GPP LTE FDD/TDD, LTE Advanced, WLAN, and other digital standards
• Optional MIMO fading with up to 40 fading paths
• Intuitive graphical user interface with 800 × 600 color display
• Remote control via LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) and GPIB
• Very short frequency setting time: <2 ms, <450 µs in List mode
• Modular design allows flexible configuration and future upgrades

Applications

• 3GPP base station and mobile station simulation
• Multicarrier power amplifier testing with ACLR measurements
• Receiver testing with interference signal generation
• 2×2 or higher MIMO system testing with optional fading simulator
• Multistandard signal generation (LTE, GSM, WLAN, etc.)
• Production testing with List mode for rapid frequency switching